By Phil Roberts NSP Staff Writer The Eldridge City Council on Monday delayed a controversial city code change that would have required fire sprinkler systems in new one- and two-family residences … [Read more...]
Eldridge puts the brakes on implementing fire sprinkler law: City council also approves slight garbage rate increase
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Everyday People: Pastor offers important advice in wake of Connecticut shootings
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hug your children! That was the advice given Sunday by the Rev. Nick Needham to those who attended services at Calvary United Methodist Church in Walcott. My wife Sherry and I normally go to … [Read more...]
Everyday People: Privy diggers’ amazing discoveries
November 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Buffalo, Iowa, woman has a very unusual hobby. Chris Carson works as a contracting officer at the Rock Island Arsenal by day. But in her spare time, Carson and some friends are into privy … [Read more...]
Citizens question Eldridge projects: LeClaire Road, city hall plans face scrutiny from residents
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Phil Roberts NSP Staff Writer Based on the agenda, Monday’s Eldridge City Council meeting looked to be routine. But it was anything but routine. Councilmen were greeted by a group of West … [Read more...]
Everyday People: Conversation with a candidate’s national press secretary
October 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The phone rang last Thursday, and I answered it. Often lately, thanks to caller ID, I don’t answer my phone because the calls are generally coming from a political party or political action … [Read more...]
What to do with LeClaire Road? Eldridge debates parking ban
October 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Phil Roberts NSP Staff Writer Eldridge City Councilmen could not come to a consensus during a Monday night work session on the best design for the renovation of West LeClaire Road. The road … [Read more...]
Busy Eldridge intersection to get facelift: North Scott Kiwanis will spearhead project at First and LeClaire
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Phil Roberts NSP Staff Writer The small parcel of city-owned land on the northeast corner of North First Street and LeClaire Road in Eldridge will get a facelift, courtesy of the North Scott … [Read more...]
Council discusses West LeClaire options
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Phil Roberts NSP Staff Writer In a nearly two-hour meeting on Monday, the Eldridge City Council discussed and acted on numerous agenda items. But councilmen postponed decisions on two issues … [Read more...]
New Eldridge city hall comes into focus: Consultants unveil possible locations for proposed building
August 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Phil Roberts NSP Staff Writer Some interested Eldridge residents now have a clear idea as to what a consultant believes are the space needs for a proposed new city hall and police station. They … [Read more...]
Everyday People: Beth Howard, an All-America pie lady
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With very few exceptions, I love pie. And I love to travel. So when my wife, Sherry, recently suggested we devote part of our Saturday to a road trip to Eldon, Iowa, to visit Pitchfork Pie Stand, I … [Read more...]
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